Demand Planner

Hubbell Incorporated • South Bend, IN

5d

About The Position

Reporting to the RTW Planning Manager, develop and monitor finished goods forecasts trends/planning policies in IBP and SAP. Utilizing the SAP IBP Demand Planning & Inventory Optimization tools, this position drives the company cash flow, inventory days on hand and service goals.

Requirements

• SAP, MS office including Intermediate MS Excel and Access type user, and Power BI or other reporting tools.
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Planning – forecasting software.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Demand Planning.
• Supply chain knowledge – a demand planner with an in-depth understanding of the supply chain and how it functions.
• Familiarity with statistics – a solid understanding of applied math and the statistical software programs used to create forecasts.
• Analytical thinking – an ability to analyze and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis is key.
• Creative thinking – the ability to think outside of the box and devise creative solutions to various problems.
• Presentation skills – even though much of a demand planner’s work focuses on forecasting, analyzing, and tracking, they must also explain to others why they recommend certain moves.
• Interpersonal skills – although demand planners complete a significant amount of their work independently, they must also interact with others who affect the forecasting process.
• This position requires a detailed oriented individual who can rationalize data to confidently make decisions quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in related field or Business preferred
• APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze assigned finished goods priorities/exceptions & update SAP and/or IBP Demand Planning in accordance stocking reviews (MTS vs MTO), forecast reviews utilizing forecast accuracy measures & safety stock min-max levels and/or IO safety stock values.
• Coordinate & lead Demand Forecast Consensus monthly meeting with Product Marketing & Sales to align and drive a 12-month future forecast in IBP Demand Planning and SAP.
• Monitor and modify planning parameters as changes in business and/or market dictate.
• Develop new material forecast and stocking plan from NPD (New Product Development) projects. Align with Product Marketing to ensure plan meets NPD project expectations.
• Coordinate & develop the materials’ phase out plan from line deletions produced from Product Marketing.
• Analyze the recast of ABC codes 2 times per the calendar year.
• Minimize excess & obsolete inventory with monthly reviews with Product Marketing.
• Material master maintenance via PBI reports and/or SAP variants, update via MASS change or Process Runner Scripts.
• Support and review IPR submissions with product management.
• IBP I/O analysis of safety stock, coverage profile and/or ROP values.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the RTW Planning Manager.

Benefits

• We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level